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Sunday 21 - Tuesday 23 December 2025 | Slots available from 9am - 5:30pm
National Ice Centre
Festive package from £20
Head to the National Ice Centre for a festive adventure at their enchanting Santa’s Grotto. Meet the jolly old man himself, enjoy festive treats, and create lasting memories. Santa’s Grotto is available between 9am and 5:30pm, bookable in morning and afternoon slots throughout each day. Morning slots are from 9am to 1:00pm, with afternoon slots from 1:30pm to 5:30pm.
The full festive package includes:
Booking is essential.
If your child is aged 5 or under, the accompanying adult can use the skating pass and take the child skating as children of this age skate for free.
If your child is aged 5 & over, the ice skating pass will be included for the child, should any adult wish to accompany their child on the ice will need to purchase an adult skating ticket.
Babies in arms, under the age of 12 months, do not require a ticket when accompanied by a paying sibling. Babies under 12 months without a paying sibling will require a “5 & UNDER” ticket. Due to the nature of the gifts, babies will not be allocated a gift.
Important Information for Public Skating
As part of your booking, you will be able to attend any public skating session on the day of your booking.
| Santa's Grotto at the National Ice Centre (21 Dec 2025 - 23 Dec 2025) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Sunday - Tuesday | 09:00 | - 17:30 |
* Pre-booking online is essential.
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